yt-dlp

A versatile video downloader for YouTube and other platforms. yt-dlp is a fork of youtube-dl, derived from the now-defunct youtube-dlc, with a strong emphasis on enhancing features and applying patches while ensuring compatibility with the original project. This lightweight command-line tool enables users to effortlessly download videos from YouTube and various other websites that do not offer direct video links. Key features include the ability to select specific video quality for downloads (when available) or allowing the program to automatically choose the best or lowest quality. Additionally, yt-dlp supports downloading entire playlists and all videos from a specified user.